The Shins

Whenever I’m not in this reflective mood, I’m usually feeling excited about my destination. I’ve compiled a list of songs for both of these airplane moods. The following songs are perfect for when I’m on a flight and I’m in the mood to reflect on everything going on in my life.

These are songs for an unprecedented holiday season, whether you’re enjoying your family dinner alone or with your household, or joining in on the celebration over a video call.

Fear not, readers. I’m not crazy like the rest of the United States. I acknowledge that it’s way too early to be listening to holiday music, but it isn’t too early to be listening to one particular holiday’s music — Thanksgiving.

This year, women are at the forefront of modern music. From those already at the top of their game, such as ponytail-wearing superstar Ariana Grande, to those just getting started, such as U.K. R&B singer Jorja Smith, female artists have dominated 2018’s soundtrack with their bops, ballads and visual albums.

The 11 songs showcase an experimentation — in folk, country, psych pop and more — to a degree not seen in The Shins before.